geographyquiz6

1. Jet streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only. 
2. Only some cyclones develop an eye. 
3. The temperature inside the eye of a cyclone is nearly 10ºC lesser than that of the surroundings. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.
2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino’s impact on the monsoon.

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1. The winds which blow between 30 degrees N and 60 degrees S latitudes throughout the year are known as westerlies. 
2. The moist air masses that cause winter rains in North-Western region of India are part of westerlies. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy 
2. Coexistence of a large number of species 
3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes

1. Meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky 
2. Lightning that separates the nimbus clouds 
3. Violent upward movement of air and water particles

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